Recurring concern

Inadequate speed control at hazardous road locations

First to latest report 3 Feb 2014 — 26 Mar 2026

Reports that mention this concern
46
Times this concern has been raised
51
Stated actions linked to this concern
58

What this concern includes

Includes speed-limit setting, warnings, placement and traffic-calming controls specifically tied to hazardous junctions, bends, crossings, bridges or comparable road locations.

What is not included
  • General speeding enforcement without an identified hazardous road location
  • Road-design hazards for which vehicle-speed control is not the identified deficient control

Reports and published responses 46 reports

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  1. West Sussex

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    Keith Winston Battman · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Keith Winston Battman was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a minibus on the A285 on 10 October 2018, and he died in hospital on 28 October 2018. The report raised concerns that the bend was insufficiently warned by chevrons, the speed-limit sign and faded road markings, and that further improvements to the road may be needed.

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    Insufficient speed-limit signage warning approaching traffic of the bend

    Wider context from the report

    “2. There is a speed limit sign approximately 350 metres back from the bend as you travel south. I am concerned this does not in itself give sufficient warning and perhaps a vehicle activated flashing warning sign should be installed to detect the speed of approaching traffic and alert drivers to slow down. ”

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    Keith Winston Battman · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Appraise safe siting and trigger speed for a vehicle-activated flashing bend-warning sign for southbound traffic.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Analysis of the recorded injury collision history, as part of our investigation, has identified an emerging trend of southbound motorcyclists failing to negotiate the bend. It is anticipated that the installation of the larger chevron warning sign will, in combination with the other warning signs, help address this issue, however, we are cognisant that some drivers and riders who use a route on a regular basis do not notice standard warning signs and road markings as they may believe they are familiar with the conditions they are likely to encounter. To mitigate this risk it is our intention to install a vehicle activated flashing bend warning sign for southbound traffic at an appropriate distance to the north of the bend.”

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    2019-0231-Response-by-West-Sussex-County-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 September 2019

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    Install a vehicle-activated flashing bend-warning sign for southbound traffic north of the bend.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Analysis of the recorded injury collision history, as part of our investigation, has identified an emerging trend of southbound motorcyclists failing to negotiate the bend. It is anticipated that the installation of the larger chevron warning sign will, in combination with the other warning signs, help address this issue, however, we are cognisant that some drivers and riders who use a route on a regular basis do not notice standard warning signs and road markings as they may believe they are familiar with the conditions they are likely to encounter. To mitigate this risk it is our intention to install a vehicle activated flashing bend warning sign for southbound traffic at an appropriate distance to the north of the bend.”

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    2019-0231-Response-by-West-Sussex-County-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 September 2019

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    Provide an additional bend-warning sign with a “Reduce speed now” supplementary plate.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “In your report you suggested that consideration should be given to whether this stretch of road needs further improvement and I wanted to assure you that this section of road and the A285 as a whole have been the subject of a significant amount of study in recent years and have received many road safety intervention treatments. Previous works for this bend include an additional bend warning sign with a “Reduce speed now” sub plate; resurfacing with a high quality high skid resistant road surface; a reduction of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph including Vehicle Activated Sign installed close to the village school to warn drivers and riders if they exceed the speed limit.”

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    2019-0231-Response-by-West-Sussex-County-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 September 2019

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    Reduce the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph and install a vehicle-activated speed-warning sign near the village school.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Firstly I should clarify that the chevron was removed around the time the 2010/11 road safety scheme was installed, this scheme lowered the speed limit to 30mph and removed many of the warning signs through the village - a concept known as self-explaining roads.”

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    2019-0231-Response-by-West-Sussex-County-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 September 2019

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    Existing 30mph signs and road markings are considered sufficient to alert drivers to the speed limit.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “2. There is a double side 30mph repeater sign 210m to the north of the bend, this is supplemented and reinforced with two 30mph road marking roundels (one in each lane). Drivers travelling south through the village of Duncton will have been travelling in a posted 30mph speed limit for over half a mile and will have passed four 30 mph repeater signs with associated 30mph roundels and a vehicle activated flashing 30mph speed limit reminder sign before reaching the bend. It is considered that these signs and road markings are sufficient to alert drivers to the 30mph speed limit.”

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    2019-0231-Response-by-West-Sussex-County-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 September 2019

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  2. Cumbria

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    Mrs Doreen Fell · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Mrs Doreen Fell died at the scene after being struck by a car while crossing the A590 in Backbarrow on 17 January 2018. The report raised concerns about the 60mph national speed limit, inadequate lighting, and the safety of pedestrians—including elderly people, children, and those with impairments—using the crossing in darkness.

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    Application of the national speed limit on the village section failing to provide safe pedestrian crossing conditions

    Wider context from the report

    “1. The application of the national speed limit for this short section of trunk road whilst it passes through the village of Backbarrow directly impacts on: a) reaction times for pedestrians b) reaction times for drivers c) the size of gap in traffic required to execute a safe pedestrian crossing ”

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    Mrs Doreen Fell · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    Review the speed limit, street lighting, pedestrian crossing safety and underpass signing at the Backbarrow A590 location.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “As requested by the Coroner in his Regulation 28 Report dated 22 February 2019, Highways England have reviewed the speed limit, the street lighting, the safety of pedestrians and the provision of signing to the underpass at the location of the accident on 17 January 2018.”

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    2019-0109-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 9 June 2019

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    The existing 60 mph national speed limit is considered appropriate and consistent with current guidance for this stretch of the A590.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The Department for Transport Circular 01/2013 Setting Local Speed Limits advises that speed limits should reflect the function of the road and its environment. They should also reinforce people’s assessment of what is a safe speed to travel. The A590 is part of the Strategic Road Network and as such its primary function is to cater for through traffic between the M6 motorway and Barrow-in-Furness. Whilst the A590 trunk road bisects the village of Backbarrow into two distinct sections, practically none of the village itself fronts directly onto the road. The western and eastern sides of the village are accessed via two junctions situated to the north and south of the pedestrian refuge island. Much of the village is screened from the A590 by trees and the only frontage development is a small parking area to the rear of Brow Edge Road and the driveway to South Lakes Boarding Kennels.”

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    2019-0109-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 9 June 2019

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  3. Inner South London

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    Paul Fairey · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Paul Fairey was a pedestrian who was struck by a northbound car on Mayow Rd at about 00.40 on 23 September 2017 and later died from a severe head injury. Concerns included poor visibility caused by tree foliage, a faded road marking, and a speed cushion that could be straddled and was beginning to break up; the evidence also indicated that the car was travelling above the 20mph speed limit.

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    Speed cushion failing to require vehicles to slow down

    Wider context from the report

    “(3) There is a speed cushion close to the pedestrian crossing point. The evidence was that a car can straddle this speed cushion without needing to slow down. Also the speed cushion is beginning to break up. ”

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    Paul Fairey · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Reconstruct speed cushions near the two pedestrian refuge crossing points adjacent to Mayow Park.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Response - The speed cushions in Mayow Road have been in place for a number of years and may be less effective due to long term wear. Financial constraints generally mean that widespread renewal of worn traffic calming features is not feasible. However it is proposed to reconstruct the speed cushions in close proximity of the two pedestrian refuge crossing points adjacent to Mayow Park to ensure that they are as effective as possible. This work is programmed to be completed by the end of April 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Lewisham
    Page 1 · response
    Published 21 December 2018

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    Financial constraints mean widespread renewal of worn traffic-calming features is not feasible; only cushions near the crossings will be reconstructed.

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    “Response - The speed cushions in Mayow Road have been in place for a number of years and may be less effective due to long term wear. Financial constraints generally mean that widespread renewal of worn traffic calming features is not feasible. However it is proposed to reconstruct the speed cushions in close proximity of the two pedestrian refuge crossing points adjacent to Mayow Park to ensure that they are as effective as possible. This work is programmed to be completed by the end of April 2019.”

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    Response from Lewisham
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    Published 21 December 2018

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  4. Warwickshire

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    Neil JONES · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Neil Jones was ejected from the Bel Air nightclub at the Belfry Resort because he was intoxicated and was subsequently hit by a vehicle at about 1.30am on the A446 outside the resort. The report raised concern about four fatal road traffic collisions at the site over 10 years, despite a reduction in the speed limit, and noted that a casualty reduction scheme was being considered.

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    Fatal road traffic collision hazard at the site despite a 50 mph speed limit

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) There have been 4 (four) fatal road traffic collisions at this site over 10 years despite a reduction in the speed limit to 50 mph. in 2008. I am aware that the site is being considered as a casualty reduction scheme although I understand no final decision has been made. ”

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    Neil JONES · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    Complete prioritisation and short-listing of casualty-reduction schemes for the A446 site and decide the outcome by the end of September.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The death of Mr Jones increases the number of casualties on this length of the A444 and thus will affect the prioritisation of schemes. However, until we have completed our scheme short listing process it is not possible to commit to any scheme. Given that the resources available are finite, any decision to implement one scheme will mean that one or more other schemes cannot be implemented elsewhere. Therefore, it is important that the prioritisation process is adhered to before committing funds to a scheme. We are currently undertaking this process and would expect to make a decision by the end of September at which point we will be able to confirm the outcome.”

    Source location

    Response from Warwickshire County Council
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    Published 8 July 2018

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    No immediate highway safety actions were considered necessary following the post-collision site inspection.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The purpose of the site visit is to ascertain whether for safety reasons there are any immediate actions that need to be taken in respect to the highway and any possible defects and/or improvements that should be remedied or carried out without delay. At the time of the inspection officers attending agreed there were no immediate actions that needed to be undertaken.”

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    Response from Warwickshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 8 July 2018

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    Finite casualty-reduction funding and prioritisation requirements prevent commitment to a scheme before the shortlisting process is complete.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The County Council addresses road safety in a number of ways. In the case of this length of road, the relevant programme is the casualty reduction programme. We undertake an annual review of all collision cluster sites and routes across the County in order to identify those with the worst collision records and where there is a pattern of causes which can be addressed by engineering measures. The number of possible schemes considered each year across the County exceeds the annual funding available for the programme and, therefore, it is necessary to prioritise schemes according to objective criteria. The criteria identify those schemes which will deliver the greatest reduction in casualties for the money spent.”

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    Response from Warwickshire County Council
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    Published 8 July 2018

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  5. Lincolnshire

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    Harry James Jellicoe · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Harry James Jellicoe was driving on the A151 in wet conditions when he lost control of his car, which left the carriageway and struck a tree. He suffered severe injuries and died in hospital some days later. The principal concerns included the road’s restricted visibility through a bridge, the absence of a specific speed restriction or priority signage, and the potential hazard posed to unfamiliar drivers; the vehicle also had extensively worn front tyres associated with longstanding misalignment.

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    Failure of the current speed limit to provide an appropriately low speed for restricted visibility at the bridge

    Wider context from the report

    “(V)      Although traffic approaching from the West has a clear view of the bridge for some considerable distance, the nature of the landscape is such that it is not possible to see any significant distance beyond the bridge arch to identify traffic, especially high sided vehicles which may be occupying the centre of the carriageway, approaching from the East. (VI)      Similarly, and for the same reasons, traffic approaching from the East has a much reduced view of the approach to the bridge and cannot identify traffic approaching from the West. (VII)      In light of the current signage and proper recommendation that high sided vehicles utilise the centre of the carriageway, given the restricted line of vision through the bridge arch, you may feel that the current speed limit is too high and requires revision. Likewise, there is no signage indicating priority of passage where high sided vehicles are required to utilise the full carriageway. (VIII)      I received evidence that there have been very few reported collisions involving HGV’s at this location, there was a clear consensus among the local drivers who gave evidence that this location posed a significant potential hazard, for the reasons given above, particularly for those motorists who were not familiar with the area. ”

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    Harry James Jellicoe · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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  6. Dorset

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    Aaron George Nordass-Lacey · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Aaron George Nordass-Lacey died on 13 October 2016 after falling from his bicycle on the A35 Barrack Road, Christchurch, and being struck by a motor vehicle. The principal concerns relate to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on Barrack Road, including road-crossing behaviour, vehicle speeds, barriers, and unclear cycle-lane signage.

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    Failure to control excessive vehicle speeds on Barrack Road

    Wider context from the report

    “1. During the inquest evidence was heard that: i. The road where the incident occurred that lead to Aaron’s death, the A35 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset is a road which has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour. Evidence was given that people regularly drive at excessive speeds on this road. The location of the incident is near to a school and evidence was given that people, especially school children, do not always use the designated crossing just prior to the junction of Clarendon Road and Barrack Road. Evidence was given that school children often flood out of the school and run into the road. Evidence was given that this was perceived to be a danger and that there could be the death of a person in the future. ii. The placement of barriers along this section of road would assist in reducing the access to the road and encouraging pedestrians to use the crossing to cross the road safely, reducing the potential dangers and risk to life. It was also suggested that a fixed speed camera may assist in regulating the speed of vehicles that use the road. iii. Evidence was also given in relation to the cycle lane along Barrack Road. The cycle lane along Barrack Road heading towards Christchurch is on the footpath and is a shared cycle lane and footpath. The cycle lane comes to an end just before the junction of Clarendon Road and evidence was given by the Collision Reduction Team Manager that the expectation is that when the cycle lane comes to an end, cyclists will cross the road and use the cycle path on the footpath on the other side of the road. Although there is a sign at the end of the cycle lane it is not clear that the expectation is for the cyclist to cross over the road at the crossing. The lack of signage is therefore very confusing and could lead to a further collision. 2. I have concerns with regard to the following: i. The safety of pedestrians and cyclists who use Barrack Road, Christchurch where the incident that led to Aaron’s death occurred. I would therefore request that there is a review of the safety measures in place and consideration is given to the erection of barriers along the pavement and also along the central reservation to discourage pedestrians and cyclists from crossing the road in a dangerous manner. ii. I would also request that a review is undertaken regarding the signage given to cyclists at this location and consideration be given to having a fixed speed camera at this location. ”

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    Aaron George Nordass-Lacey · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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  7. Avon

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    Jonathan Philip Armstrong SHAW · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Jonathan Philip Armstrong Shaw died at the scene from injuries after his Mini crossed into the opposite carriageway and collided with another vehicle on a bend. The report raised concerns about previous incidents at the same location and noted that proposed speed-reduction signs and road markings had not been implemented by the day before the inquest.

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    Failure to implement maximum-speed road signs for the bend

    Wider context from the report

    “At the inquest ████████ from the Collision Investigation Unit gave evidence. He said that he had been made aware of a couple of incidents at the same location previously. I was also made aware by the family at the inquest of at least 3 or 4 incidents at this same location. ████████ confirmed that he spoke with the Highways Department at Bath and North East Somerset regarding the location of the incident and his findings. He indicated that it was your intention to highlight the need to reduce speed for the bend by adding road signs with a suggestion of a maximum speed for the bend. In addition that you were going to add “slow” painted markings on both approaches to the location of this tragic incident. ████████ confirmed that the day before the inquest he had travelled the road in question and that the changes had not been carried out. ”

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    Jonathan Philip Armstrong SHAW · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Failure to implement slow painted markings on both approaches to the bend

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    “At the inquest ████████ from the Collision Investigation Unit gave evidence. He said that he had been made aware of a couple of incidents at the same location previously. I was also made aware by the family at the inquest of at least 3 or 4 incidents at this same location. ████████ confirmed that he spoke with the Highways Department at Bath and North East Somerset regarding the location of the incident and his findings. He indicated that it was your intention to highlight the need to reduce speed for the bend by adding road signs with a suggestion of a maximum speed for the bend. In addition that you were going to add “slow” painted markings on both approaches to the location of this tragic incident. ████████ confirmed that the day before the inquest he had travelled the road in question and that the changes had not been carried out. ”

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    Jonathan Philip Armstrong SHAW · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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  8. Newcastle upon Tyne

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    Graeme Stafford Flatman · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Graeme Stafford Flatman, an experienced pedal cyclist, suffered fatal injuries when he collided with a Nissan Qashqai while riding on the A593 at Oxen Fell, Skelwith, Ambleside. The concerns identified were the absence of warning signs about the severe gradient and limited visibility, and whether the 60-mile-per-hour speed limit was appropriate for the road.

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    Inappropriateness of a 60 mile per hour speed limit on a single carriageway road

    Wider context from the report

    “The A593 is a scenic cross country road with a speed limit of 60 miles per hour. No signage is present within the area in which the collision occurred, warning road users of the severity of the road gradient or the limitations upon visibility. Coroners concerns are: 1. The absence of appropriate signage to warn road users approaching severe incline/decline on the road ahead 2. The absence of appropriate signage warning of visibility limitations on the road ahead 3. The appropriateness of a 60 mile per hour speed limit on a single carriageway road, with one lane in each direction containing numerous straight sections, bends and gradient changes ”

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    Graeme Stafford Flatman · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    Review the appropriateness of the 60 mph speed limit at the location.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The speed limit of 60 mph is typical for the rural roads in the County but this will also be looked at with regard its appropriateness. Any changes to this will require a consultation and legal process which will take at least 6 months to complete.”

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    Response from Cumbria County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 15 February 2018

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    Changes to the speed limit cannot be completed immediately because consultation and legal processes will take at least six months.

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    “The speed limit of 60 mph is typical for the rural roads in the County but this will also be looked at with regard its appropriateness. Any changes to this will require a consultation and legal process which will take at least 6 months to complete.”

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    Response from Cumbria County Council
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    Published 15 February 2018

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  9. Staffordshire South

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    Frederick George DUDLEY · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Frederick George Dudley, aged 90, was struck by a vehicle while crossing the A449 dual carriageway at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point after alighting from a bus. The vehicle was travelling above the speed limit, failed to stop, and the driver's view may have been obstructed by other vehicles. Concerns included the crossing's location on a bend, obstructions to visibility, high speed limit, and proximity to several facilities and road users, including an elderly care home and a bus layby.

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    Speed limit increase before the pedestrian crossing

    Wider context from the report

    “(1)The deceased had alighted from a bus and was crossing the very busy A449 dual carriageway at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point. The crossing is : 1. On a bend 2. Obscured by a brick wall in the centre of the carriageway. 3. The speed limit changes from 40 mph to 60 mph 260m prior to the crossing. 4. Uncontrolled. 5. Adjacent or very near to a public house, an elderly care home, a housing estate, a bus layby and a road junction. In this case the view of the pedestrian was obscured by vehicles travelling in the nearside lane. The deceased was elderly, another young female passenger had also alighted from the bus and crossed the road at the same point. She needed to hurry to avoid the approaching vehicles. The inquest was given to understand from police that there had been other incidents ( not necessarily fatal) at this location. ”

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    Frederick George DUDLEY · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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  10. Somerset

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    Sally Frances Eveleigh · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Sally Frances Eveleigh, aged 70, died after her vehicle pulled out onto the A358 at the junction with Station Road and collided with a van. The concern was whether a sign indicating previous accidents at the junction should also have prompted a review of the maximum speed for approaching vehicles.

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    Failure to ensure review of maximum vehicle speed following accident-history signage

    Wider context from the report

    “The location of this collision was the junction of Station Road with the A358 at Bishops Lydeard. I heard evidence at the inquest that a roundabout had been proposed at this junction for a number of years and that by the time the inquest commenced works were about to start. My concern is that there was a sign erected at this junction indicating that there had been a number of accidents at the junction previously but I was concerned as to whether the erection of such a sign would also necessarily involve a review of maximum speed for vehicles approaching such a junction. ”

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    Sally Frances Eveleigh · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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